THE CRISIS DEVELOPING.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 February 1917, Page 5

THE CRISIS DEVELOPING.

GERMAN WIRELESS STATION ' CONFISCATED. Received Feb. (j, 11.10 p.m. From a somi-ofliciai source it is learned that the army and navy are .-Imping plans to meet a war with' Mexico, as Germany's possible ally. Henry Ford offers to build 1000 sub marines daily He!). The Government confiscates ihe German wireless .-taiion at Tui-horton, communication being continued with American operators. A break with Austria is coinidorol to he only a matter of hours. Turkey and Bulgaria may also be included'. GERMAN LINERS' MACHINERY. ORGANISED DESTRUCTION. Received Feb. 0, 11.50 p.m. Nov.- Yurie, Feb. fi, Machinery valued a.:. £ii,(ll)0,l)0(l lias been destroyed on German liners at this port alone, (he vessels being totally disabled. The cfews had a code message from Washington to do the wrecking. THE DIPLOMATIC EMIGRATION FEARS ABOUT AMERICANS IN TURKEY. WARSHIPS MAY BE SENT. Received Feb. 0, 11.30 p.m. ■ Washington, Feb. 5. Count BornstorlT, with his staff, their wives and children, and all Consuls, com-* piising 2000, depart from New York for Christianiti on February Ki. The steamer will follow a safe course, as prescribed by Germany. Apprehension is felt regarding Ibe safety of 2000 Americans in Turkey, and the Government is considering the question of sending warships to nvike a demonstration in order to prevent their massacre. ARMAMENT OF MERCHANTMEN AMERICAN ACTION. 'eXPKIHTINT, CONSTRUCTION OF DESTROYERS. (Renter Service.) Received Feb. I!, 10 p.m. Washington, Feb. (1. As t'ae result'of the conference between President Wilson and the Seuietary of the Navy, Mr. J. Daniells, merchantmen will be permitted to carry guns amidships, as well as at the bow and stern. A Bill to authorise the expenditure of £ 10,000,000, in order to complete submarines and destroyers, has been introduced in Congress. Spain has accepted American diplomatic interests in Germany. CREWS OF INTERNED VESSELS TO BE RETURNED TO GERMANY. Received Feb. 0, 1(1.30 p.m. New York, Feb. 0. The crews of the Teuton steamships have been removed to Ellis Island, preparatory to their return to Germany. GERMANY'S CONSIDERATION FOR NEUTRALS. A. & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter. Received Feb. 0, 8.45 p.m. London, Feb. 5. A German wireless message to-day jinnounecs that there is general satisfaction in the Dutch shipping world at- the change of boundary of the barred zone, opening to Dutch sjiips a road free from danger. This is described as a new proof that Germany is taking the interest of neutrals into consideration. FRANCE ENTHUSIASTIC, Paris, Feb. 5. Mr. Wilson's announcement ot the rupture caused an outburst of enthusiasm throughout France. There was a great demonstration at the Toulouse Theatre. The audience standing joined in "The Marseillaise." The American flag was hoisted at Chambers of Commerce and on private buildings. "The Marseillaise was sung in other towns. The newspapers echo the popular enthusiasm. WILSON APPEALS TO NEUTRALS. Washington, Feb. 5. ( The State Department's message to the Ambassadors of neutral countries says they are to notify their Govern ments that the President believes it will make for the peace of the world if other neutrals take similar action, and asks them to report fully on the reception of this suggestion. ■ Berlin advices regret that Mr. Wilson gave the Note an interpretation wlijch Germany did not intend, thai- the measures were intended to do great damage to neutrals. SPAIN FOLLOWS AMERICA. Rome, Feb. 5. The Spanish Ambassador said that Spain will follow America, even to the point of war with Germany. A HOPELESS PROBLEM. Loncion, Feb. i. The Press Bureau reports that a wireless Berlin message states that negotiations are proceeding regarding how far further concessions on Germany's part are possible in consideration of the pressing economic requirements of some neutrals, without prejudicing the purposes of unlimited submarining. POSITION OF AMERICANS IN AUSTRALIA. Received Feb. 0, 5.10 p.m. ' Sydney, Feb. (1. The American Consul has no oflisiii! news of the rupture with Germany. Many Americans are inquiring as to the i possibility of being called to the colors.